Electro-Mechanical Production Engineer

Personnel Link Employment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Production Engineer. The role involves collaborating with design teams, troubleshooting production issues, and developing production specifications. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and experience in high-volume electro-mechanical manufacturing. This position offers a salary of £40,000 to £46,000 and benefits like flexible hours, enhanced leave, and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

32 days holiday

Enhanced pension contribution

Health insurance

Paid breaks with free premium hot drinks

Qualifications

• A degree or strong industry experience in electromechanical products.
• Experience in fast-paced electro-mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools like 5Why, 8D, Root Cause Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support transitions from concept to production.
• Monitor production issues to reduce downtime.
• Develop specifications for production equipment.

Skills

Electro-mechanical manufacturing experience

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on skills with sensor electronics

Understanding of lean manufacturing

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

CAD systems

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Production Engineer
Manchester
£40,000 to £46,000 per annum
Permanent, full time
Monday to Friday, flexible working hours

About the role

I’m recruiting on behalf of my client, an award‑winning global engineering and technology company based in Manchester. We’re looking for an experienced Electro‑Mechanical Production Engineer to join the team. This role would also suit an Electronic Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Technician or Process Engineer with experience in electro‑mechanical assemblies or automated production environments.

What you’ll do

• Work with Design and Development teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Support smooth transitions from concept through to volume production
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues to reduce downtime and maintain product quality
• Develop concepts and specifications for production equipment
• Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers of assembly and test equipment
• Create control plans, work instructions, SOPs and other production documentation
• Identify and support opportunities for automation
• Monitor end‑of‑line test data and highlight trends for yield improvements
• Support the integration of new technologies into production processes
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety and environmental standards

What we’re looking for

Must have:

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or HND/apprenticeship in electromechanical products (or strong industry experience in a similar role)
• Experience with electro‑mechanical manufacturing in a fast‑paced or high‑volume environment
• Understanding of problem‑solving tools such as 5Why, 8D and Root Cause Analysis
• Experience using PLM and CAD systems (ideally Siemens NX / Team Centre)
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Kaizen or continuous improvement methods
• Hands‑on skills with sensor electronics, physics or assembly automation

Nice to have:

• Experience in roles such as Automation Engineer, Production Development Engineer or Test Engineer
• Exposure to automated assembly lines or end‑of‑line test stations

The ideal candidate would be

Someone analytical, practical and collaborative, who enjoys improving manufacturing processes and working closely with both R&D and production teams. You’ll be confident proposing new ideas, solving problems and driving improvements across equipment, processes and product quality.

Why join

• £40,000 to £46,000 per annum
• Flexible working hours
• 32 days holiday including bank holidays, plus the chance to earn up to 13 extra days per year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Healthcare insurance including dental
• Life insurance and income protection
• Educational sponsorship
• Electric car scheme
• Free onsite parking and charging points
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid breaks with free premium hot drinks
• Modern offices with excellent transport links
• Friendly culture focused on innovation, collaboration and respect
• Disability‑confident employer committed to fair opportunities

What’s next

If you’re an experienced Electro‑Mechanical Production Engineer or have relevant transferable skills from roles such as Manufacturing Engineer or Electronic Production Engineer, we’d love to hear from you.